Three Books You Should Befriend for Your IELTS Review

When preparing for an all-important life-changing exam like the IELTS, it is always better to utilize all the resources at your disposal. Relying on a solid review program such as being offered by JRooz IELTS Review Center, Inc., is a step toward the right direction. However, you can do more.

Aside from the Internet, test-takers should also utilize old-fashioned books. Here are three easy-to-get books that can improve your IELTS exam preparation.

THREE BOOKS THAT SHOULD BE YOUR IELTS BEST FRIEND

1.     The Elements of Style (William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White)

A classic reading in any English writing class, The Elements of Style is formerly a “little book” by Professor Strunk until it was adapted and expanded by his student, E.B. White. The goal of the book is to cut everything unnecessary from language lessons—leaving only the core lessons intact.

Rules like “Rule #1: Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ‘s” or “Rule #21: In summaries, keep to one tense,” stay with its readers and aid them for years onward, guiding their every writing task, as if Professor Strunk is standing beside them, reminding them to check every word and every sentence.

2.     Be Your Own English Teacher! Grammar Review (Learning for Empowerment and Development, Inc.)

Part of The Milfores English Series, a series of instructional books published by LEAD, Inc., it offers a short refresher course on various topics on grammar. From subject–verb agreements to active and passive voices, the book contains concise explanations on each topic and then gives its reader short quizzes to evaluate their progress. Answer keys are available at the back of the book, which helps the reviewers to progress further.

3.     Creative Nonfiction: A Manual for Filipino Writers (Christina Pantoja Hidalgo)

Published by the University of the Philippines Press, the Manual is catered for writers where Hidalgo lays out pointers to writing a fluid nonfiction piece, much like the tasks you need to accomplish for the IELTS Philippines. The Manual explains the basics of point-of-view, structure, tone, and others, it even gives a few notes on revising your work.

So what are you waiting for? Grab these books and maximize your review preparations. For more tips, subscribe to our blog and ace your IELTS.

SOURCES

Hidalgo, Christina Pantoja. Creative Nonfiction: A Manual for Filipino Writers. University of the Philippines Press, Quezon City, 2005.

Learning for Empowerment and Development (LEAD), Inc. Be Your Own English Teacher! Grammar Review. Milflores Publishing, Inc., Quezon City, 2006.

Strunk, Jr., William and E.B. White. The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition. Allyn & Bacon, Massachusetts, 2000.